Shouldn't Laugh But...Laura Smyth & Carmen Butcher
GlobalEvery week best mates Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher dive headfirst into the daft, the ridiculous, and the gloriously dumb - from their own personal disasters to the wildest, most unhinged things the internet (and the world) throws at us. So if you love side-eyeing the news, wild viral moments, finding comfort in other people’s weird choices, and laughing when maybe you shouldn’t… this is the podc... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 103 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedySociety & Culture | |||
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Laura and Carmen are back for one final World Cup debrief, and honestly... what in the holy American hell was that? From England's chaotic six-goal thriller against France (the real final, obviously), Bukayo Saka cementing his status as the nation's ... more
Imagine getting older, partying in your retirement home with all your mates, causing chaos and not caring one bit - honestly, the dream? Laura and Carmen get stuck into the world of wild grandparents, inspired by 96-year-old TikTok icon Grandma Droni... more
Laura and Carmen are fully in their Erling Haaland era! From England’s latest World Cup win against Norway and Thomas Tuchel’s terrifyingly intense energy, to Jude Bellingham being an actual angel, Victoria Beckham in full WAG mode, and why Haaland a... more
Laura and Carmen are joined by comedian Felicity Ward for the very first Shouldn't Laugh But guest episode... and what a way to kick things off.
Laura, Carmen and Felicity dive into the funniest corners of the internet, the comment sections that lea... more
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- 5 Stars
Love your girls, you make me laugh every time I hear your voices. I wait eagerly for the next episode to drop. Can’t wait for you to be millionaire podcasters!
Oh and Imindors- hilarious 🤣🤣
Apple Podcasts5SammyC75oz
Australia2 months ago - Brilliant pod
I randomly came across this on my socials and I’ve been thoroughly enjoying and laughing out loud! I love how open and honest they are! Keep it up and we all want you to be “ podcast millionaires” haha! X
Apple Podcasts4mm xox
United Kingdom3 months ago - Bloody love these girls
Always loved Laura and now a big fan of Carmen. You go girls and be podcast millionaires 😉 This pod is funny, topical but lighthearted. Always makes me giggle.
Apple Podcasts5AmyJJamesUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Love these girls ❤️
These girls are so funny. It’s just like having a one sided
Chat with my besties. Love
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Apple Podcasts5FYourenUnited Kingdom4 months ago - Absolute legends
Loooove this pod. I love the normality of the girls, it’s such a welcome change to everything else online, and they manage to make me howl laughing every single episode. Can I officially be the biggest fan? I’m claiming it 😂🎉🩷 love this pod!
Apple Podcasts5DorkfaceCreatesUnited Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #88 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #43 |  Philippines/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Ireland/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #129 |  Hong Kong/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #222 |  South Africa/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #227 |  New Zealand/Comedy |
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Two witty hosts—Laura Smyth and Carmen Butcher—deliver fast-paced, cheeky banter around pop culture, celebrity gossip, and everyday misadventures. Episodes mix personal anecdotes, viral moments, and light roasts with a warm, friendship-driven vibe that invites audience stories and participation. The format remains casually irreverent and highly shareable, appealing to listeners who enjoy candid humor, relatable storytelling, and weekly doses of newsy, silly content. Noteworthy is the duo's chemistry and willingness to blend intimate life moments with broader cultural commentary, making it easy to sponsor or guest for relatable, feel-good branding.
Across recent episodes, the show leans into UK-centric humor, audience engagement, and playfu... more
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